Jared Eggers attended The Principia Upper School and graduated from Colby College with a degree in Theater and Dance. After a few years of working as a professional actor, he moved to the non-profit, educational sector where he has worked for Cedars Camps, The St. Louis Children’s Choirs, The Principia, and now Longyear Museum. Jared works for Longyear from his home office in St. Louis as a fundraiser, and he travels throughout the Midwestern and Southern states sharing historical presentations.

For more information, contact Jared at 314-803-0605 or Colleen at 504-450-5789, or visit www.christianscienceneworleans.org or www.longyear.org

Longyear Museum Presentations with Jared Eggers

Saturday, February 24, and Sunday, February 25th, 2018Fourth Church of Christ, Scientist (Lakeview)

134 Polk Avenue, New Orleans, 70124

Saturday’s presentation is from 10 am - noon and will address these topics:Longyear Museum: A Unique MissionLongyear is an independent historical museum dedicated to advancing the understanding of the life and work of Mary Baker Eddy.  While this is not strictly an historical presentation, it does cover the Museum’s history and purpose, and includes a new 15-minute video highlighting the ongoing work to fully restore Mary Baker Eddy’s  home at 400 Beacon Street in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. The Class of 1898: Imparting a Fresh ImpulseIn 1889, Mary Baker Eddy closed the Massachusetts Metaphysical College in order to revise Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures and put the foundations of her church on a more sure footing, not knowing whether she would ever teach again. Nine years later, Mrs. Eddy took significant steps to ensure the quality of Christian Science teaching. One of those steps was to convene the class of 1898. This program examines the circumstances, the students, and the far-reaching effects of Mrs. Eddy’s last class.

Sunday’s presentation is from noon - 1 pm with a youthful approach focusing on the early workers attending Mrs. Eddy’s Class of 1898. We’ll use play-acting as a way of learning more about Calvin Frye, James Neal, Emma and Abigail Thompson, and many other pioneers in Christian Science.

Both programs are free. Saturday’s program will have a short break with snacks. Sunday’s program includes a light lunch following our Sunday service.